PEARL Rumor: Pearl Jam's song, "I Am Mine" is used in Warren Miller's new film, "Journey" in a moving tribute scene to the late snowboard pioneer Craig Kelley, who died in an avalanche last year in British Columbia.
    JAM Fact: True.

Q: Which cameras were used at MSG? Is it the same cameras used to film the shows for TB2K, or are they clearer digital cameras?
    A: We used different cameras this tour. The Canon XL 1's and GL 2's were used giving the DVD a softer, clearer picture than TB2K.

Q: Is Live at the Garden available on VHS?
    A: It will be all DVD release; there is not much demand for VHS these days.

Q: Which solo Dead Man performance of Ed's is on the DVD? From which show?
    A: It's from the Holmdel, NJ show.

Q: Have any songs been re-recorded in the studio just for Lost Dogs?
    A: Just a couple of band-aids applied.

Q: Are there any appearances or tours and when will the band be in the studio again?
    A: Nothing at this time and look for them to enter the studio again some time in 2004.

Q: I missed the window of opportunity...is there any way to get the bootleg from the show June 21, 2003 - Alpine Valley Music Center; E. Troy, Wisconsin?
    A: Sorry. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Q: Why is "Brother" just an instrumental and the lyrics not included?
    A: That was what the band wanted.

Q: Why was the song Angel removed from Lost Dogs? I really wanted to hear that one.
    A: Once again, the wishes of the band.

Q: Mike's been rehearsing with the Rockfords. Is it for an upcoming album or shows?
    A: An upcoming EP and some shows in Seattle.

Q: Who does the band support for President?
    A: The best candidate.

Q: Will any of the recent benefit shows be released either on CD or DVD?
    A: Let's hope so, and if released, the CD or DVD would be available on tenclub.net/pearljam.com.

Q: With the guys free from Sony, are they leaning more toward signing somewhere else or are they thinking indie? And, if indie, will they go it alone?
    A: We'll see, but freedom feels good for now.

Q: Is Boom an official member? I believe he was listed as one on the Showbox DVD credits, but I could be wrong.
    A: Boom plays when Pearl Jam plays for now.

Q: Is Stone's middle name Carpenter or Carpender ?
    A: Carpenter.

Q: What are some of the things the guys do to pass the time away while traveling from one show to another?
    A: Knitting is a big hit on the plane these days. Origami too.

~ TEN CLUB Q &A ~

Q: Any idea on how the new ticketmaster ticket selling policy will affect the Ten Club or Pearl Jam's future touring plans?
    A: Minimally, let's hope.

Q: Will 10c offer merchandise and memorabilia from past years?
    A: We might resurrect some old designs, but don't hold your breath for the stickman.

Q: How many fan club members are there in South America? UK?
    A: UK = 900. South America = a couple of hundred.

~GEAR GURU Q&A~

Q: Do you know what kind of guitar strap Ed uses?
    A: Ed uses black Levy’s “M-12XL” leather guitar straps on his guitars. The “XL” refers to extra-long. The straps do not come standard with the 1” holes punched in them, however; Ed’s guitar tech, Rick Weinman, manually punches out the circles to give the strap Ed’s custom look. Schaller strap locks are used on all of Ed’s guitars and straps.

Q: I am wondering what kind of guitar(s) Ed has been playing on the Riot Act tour. I know the one I am thinking of he used at the April 25, 2003 concert in Cleveland on the song Corduroy. There is a picture of it in the Synergy photo gallery. It seems to be a blue or green color. Can you help?
    A: On the 2003 Riot Act tour, Ed used (for the first time) Gibson “SG”s as his primary instrument. He had several on tour including a vintage 1967 Burgundy-Mist (w/tremolo), and two limited-edition “Pete Townshend Signature” models (one standard-painted brown, one custom-painted black). But Ed’s main SG model was a blue/teal “Flip-Flop SG Special” (as seen in the picture). In all cases of the non-vintage SGs, the original stock Gibson pickups have been replaced with Lindy Fralin “P-90” pickups. A couple of the SGs have also had Bigsby tremolos installed.

Q: I'm a drummer and think Matt rocks. I have been having blister issues lately. I know that lots of drummers wear gloves when they play. I also know that Matt wears gloves when he plays from time to time. My question is what type of gloves does Matt wear?
    A: Matt's drumming glove of choice is made by Beat-O. Unfortunately, they’re no longer manufactured so as a good second choice, Matt also recommends the glove made by Zildjian.